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Environmental Health Announces Recall Of Morbier Cheese
The Environmental Health Division has announced the recall of Morbier Cheese, suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which has been linked to cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). The recall affects Morbier AOP 45JOURS cheese, with specific batches having the following lot numbers: 36110, 31304, and 33206. Consumers are advised to refrain from consuming the recalled products and return or dispose of them immediately. Symptoms of contamination include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Affected individuals should seek medical attention. The Ministry of Health and Social Development is monitoring the situation and providing further updates.
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Academic Year to Launch with Professional Day and Summer Institute
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will launch the 2025–2026 academic year with Professional Day and the Summer Institute under the theme, ‘Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Future Focused, Student Led.’
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H. Lavity Stoutt’s 30th Memorial Observed In Concert And Wreath Laying
On March 2nd, a concert was held to honor the life of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the Virgin Islands' first Chief Minister. The event featured performances of his favorite songs, tributes, and video presentations reflecting on his contributions to education and development. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley made special presentations, and after the concert, H. Lavity Stoutt Day was observed on March 3rd with wreath-laying ceremonies at his gravesite. Premier Wheatley, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton, and his daughter Peggy Stoutt laid the wreaths. The celebrations emphasized Stoutt's lasting impact on the Virgin Islands.
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Instruments for Leader of Opposition Available for Public Review
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that the Instrument appointing the Honourable Marlon A. Penn as the new Leader of the Opposition in the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands has been published in the Virgin Islands Official Gazette.
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BVI Full Moon Party Kicks Off 2025 BVI Marketing In Puerto Rico
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) launched its summer marketing campaign in Puerto Rico with a BVI Full Moon Party on April 12 at Vivo Beach Club, Carolina. The event attracted over 800 guests and featured cultural performances, BVI-inspired cuisine, and travel raffles, promoting the BVI as an ideal summer destination. Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley highlighted the BVI’s hospitality and invited attendees to future events, including “Xmas in July” in Virgin Gorda. The campaign aims to boost tourism from Puerto Rico, emphasizing the BVI’s unique offerings and global travel accolades.
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Celebration details for Dr. Robert Mathavious OBE
The Government of the Virgin Islands will host an official celebration of life in honour of the late Dr. Robert Mathavious, OBE, under the theme “Revered at Home • Respected Abroad • Remembered Forever.”
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Environmental Health Division Launches Poetry and Art Competition
The Environmental Health Division has launched a poetry and art competition in preparation for Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2025, which will take place from May 12–16 under the theme "Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction." The competitions aim to engage children in raising awareness about the Aedes aegypti mosquito and its impact. The poetry contest, for children aged 8 to 11, encourages poems about the mosquito's characteristics, the diseases it spreads, its breeding sites, and prevention methods. The art competition, for children aged 12 to 17, invites original artwork depicting the mosquito's life cycle, from egg to adult. Submissions are due by May 16, either in person or via email. This initiative supports the Ministry of Health's commitment to improving public health in the Virgin Islands.
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The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the execution of road rehabilitation works at Lomer Bay, Tortola.
The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the execution of road rehabilitation works at Lomer Bay, Tortola. The project comprise demolition, excavation, drainage works, culvert construction, road pavement construction, traffic management, and associated utility coordination.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 2nd And 9th April 2025
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands convened on April 2, 2025, chaired by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce. All members attended except the Ministers for Communications and Works, and Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, who were abroad on official duties. The meeting was held in the Premier’s Conference Room.
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Hull Appointed to Two Statutory Boards
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that two appointments for Ms. Ayana Hull have been published in today’s edition of the Virgin Islands Official Gazette, which is available now on the Gazette website (https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/).